The National tribune., 1887-11-17


tered in, and more applications on file. Its mem
borshp Is now los
Alta recent Campfire Of Burrows Post. West JEFF
ferson. Department Commander Putnam, Col: J.
y. Stewart, ana QunTtermastcr-Gcneral Ira w.
Wallace were present The speech Of the evening
was made by Rev. A. y. Nixon.
About 60 mcmbcrs OF Old Guard Post and Relief
Corps. Dayton, aud a number Of friends Of Com
mander Henry Kissinrer recently surprised him
at his residence The event WIS thc 20th annirer-
sary of Mr.. aud Mrs. Kissinger's wedding, and was
oommemoraicd 10y presenting the host aud hostess
a full dinner set of handsome china. Mr.. kissinger
also the recipient of an elegant GAR. charm
from GOmrade Schaeifer.
OREGON
A. 4. Barthwicll Portland: Friday Oct. Z. was a
red-letter day for three Posts of this cty-George
Wright, No. 1, Garfield, no. 3. aud Lincoln Post.
No 4. that being the date of their house warming
removal 10 their new q. X. hall. corner First
aud TaN lor streets, the building and fitting up of
which la the hands Of the Hall Committee-Com-
radcs Pierce. Powers aud Dui}ois-had been looked
forward TO with much pleasurable expectation 10y
the members generally. Ournew home now occu-
pies the entire floor Of the third story 59by 100 feet
the main hall being ~ 10y GO feet besides which
b. a smaller hall FOR the Woman's Relief Corps,
| retiring rooms, anteroom, smoking-roosn. ana
property rooms for the different Posts and socie-
tics all tastcfully decorated aud painted: the
general verdict of visitors inspecting the halls
aud appointments being that il is the finest hall in
Oregon. The hall was closely filed on the night
Of opening with members, their famines and
friends. :. V. Dept Commander u. w. Christie
phcr presided Comrade Rev. Clapp of the Con-
grcgaiiona Church, offered prayer. Comrade u.
*. Arnold gave few words of welcome. followed
10y music 10y Miss Plukie Scars, pleasing piano
solo. Capt. Woodruff. &. =. Il. - A, and n men,
Der of the GAR gave us some new thoughts on
an old theme TO old soldiers" The aims and OBJ
icct of the GAR The Captain Is orator Of
fine reputc. la this his present home, and the boys
always like 10 turn out when II II known he u 10
speak; they are sure TO hear something good and
new. After Tie literary exercises came the clear
ing-away al ihe chairs and "a well-waNed floor was
soon made glossy under the inspiration of the
music and the hour. We start of with "A new lease
of life were. aud recruiting is active aud COM
petition is generous among the Posts. dozen or
more recruits have already Joined our ranks, and
means on the Nane.
PENNSYLVANIA
Grant Post, No. 5. Philadelphia. celebrated its
2lsi anniversary on last Monday night with mu-
steal and literary entertainment in the Post hail.
A flag presentation occurred at Williamsburg
on Tuesday evening of last week. The recipient
Post No 5ss. The presentation speech
made by Col. Thos Il. Sample, Of Post IS, Allie
Lieut. Gay Post, 49, Philadelphia, held success
ful and enjoyable Campfire the "a inst. Meade
Post among the visitors.
Anna NJ. Ross Post, No. "a, will hold fair COM
menciug Feb. 49, 1855
In compliance with Special Orders No 100, Post
No. sos was mustered Rt Rawinsville, Mifliin
County, on Nov. 5, by James a. Nimlow, OF Post
No, ~, Lancaster Thirythree charter members
were mustered. These officers were instalied
Commander, David Alexander; :. V. G., John
III. Garter; j. V. C., John Campbell q. NJ Lind
ley II. Mcclure o. ID, B. r. Tennis; O. c. James
Q, Huss; Chap B. X. Hambleton; Surg, John
Hagen; Adjt David ErnhaIt; :. n, Brice Clark
q. NJ. =, = G. Stevenson. lie was assisted in the
mastering Of the Post 10y delegations from Posts
~ aud su5 OF Lancaster, and 5l7, of l4ttiz
The Naval Post, No 400, Philadelphia, j. prepar-
ing 10 celebrate ats fourth anniversary, which oc-
ours on "Wednesday, Dec. H.
The project OF erecting n large G. A n. hall Ia
Piitsburg. TO be owned by the several local Posts
jointly, Is at present receiving considerable discus
sion 10y comrades Of lat city. The idea j. 10 have
large hall, centrally located, where the Posts
meet week and the members OF ALI Posts assemble
nightly. and ut the same time make the hall source
OF revenue. The project has elected The following
letter from Department Commander Harper TO the
Commercial Gazette, by whom the suggestion was
made:
DEAR CoMRADE: was much grnti6ed 10 find as
your leading topic Of last week one that have very
mnny times thought OF, and that hope, now that
1t has been publicly proposed, wall be actively urged
until ID IL accomplished-that is the erection of n
Grand Army Temple. II would not only be home
Tor all the Posts of the city you suggest but IL
would be something great deal more m portant.
When the Grand Army ceases la exist organ
izaton IL viii remain only in history but If il were
60 erect an this city imposing temple, il would
leave behind II a monument 90 remind future gem
efatlons not only OF the great work accomplished
by the Union sodcry la the greatest OF modern
times, but of the equally important work OF the
veterans in preserving the virtues OF " Fraternity
Charity and Loyalty" In such building could be
gathered old baitclags and ether war relics which
would add greatly in preserving In The community
the memories of the war; and keeping alive the
principles for which the Union veterans fought l
suggest that the city Posts at appoint commit
tees OF say three comrades each 10 meet together
and consider the practloGbi!ity Of undertaking the
project. Yours, in f., c and L..
SAMtTL HARPER, Department Commander.
The project A. meeting with general favor, and IL
is not ~ all unlikely that the Posts Of tsburg and
Allegheny City viii shortly take steps 10 erect such
a hall. This subject should he brOached by the
comrades ia every city and town where there
several Posts, large hall can be made a very
profitable venture ana be continually "A source of
revenue TO the Posts. As the time is rapidly APP
preaching when the weaker Posts must necessarily
consolidate with the lNrupr numpFipally This
subject should receive immediate attention The
Posts OF Philadelphia, who have slime and again
bali n-rollingn
ON Monday evening last Post 3, Of Pitisburg, he'd
memorial services ia the Post hall in coinmemo-
ration al the comrades who have died during the
year. The services were conducted In accordance
with the ritual and in very impressive aud solemn
manner. Maj. u. A. Montooth delivered the adj
dress, ana he Post choir furnished the musical
lections. The memorial list contained the follow
ing names Ferdinand Dcitch. John Hays Isaac
A. Marshall, John J. Benitz and w. r. Hood The
ball was appropriately decorated. The audience
was very large and consisted mainly Of comrades
and the families OF the deceased
Patterson Post 275 PHILADELPHIA announces n
campfire Tor the evening of Dee ~. Town Post
a., Of the same city, will hold fair commencing
Dec. IL aud ending Dec "a in the Posi- hail
The proceeds viii bc devoted 10 the Post fund.
On Saturday evening, Nov. s. Clas IL Riley
Post. No 5i3 was mustered al Wyoming Borough,
luzerne County. by q. II. Dorr A. ~. c. in COM
plianue with Special Orders No 1873 He was as
sisted hyacoegution from Post No 2i5, of Pittston
These officers were installed Commander Giles
Comsiock; >. v G., John Smith; =. V. c. Dyer
Benncit surg, James ll. Grenier; q. M NV.
ltozellei .. d., Ell Parrish; .. O. William
RlOads; Adit, J. j. Shoemaker; S. NJ Jacob
kinizi q. NJ. s., Lot Bilby. Fifteen charter mem
beers were mustered.
Dupont Post, -, Philadelphia, viii by the "a OF
December take possession Of its new Post hall nj
Sixteenth and CahRrine streets. The committee
appointed by the Post Is furnishing the new hall in
"A very elaborate manner, as the Post has decided
TO occupy tltc hall for at least five wears When
the Post tHtes posse ssion the meeting night will be
changed from Friday to Thursday evening The
M.lIC., No ~, attached 10 the Post will also es-
iablish ITS headquarters at the hall. The Post
has two caudidnies for Commander, aud a very in
teTeaiing struggle b. ensuing The candidates are
%. ID. and Asst lnsp'r Thomas B lelclcr and Past
Commander Wan. H. Hanna. The latter only al
lowed his name 10 be used through the efforts of
numerous tlends Adit james i. Cunningham
was candidate, hut has withdrawn.
The friends ~ Post 63, Philadelphia were pleas.
anty entertained on lnst Monday evening by the
illustrated lecture 81 the battle of Gettysburg The
lecture was exclusively 10 the friends of the Post
/ TO whom tickets were distributed free
Post No. 81 llilRdclphia, held an immense
Campfire Monday night Nov z There was nm
unusual good list 81 volunteers 10 contribute 10 the
Campfire and an evening Of rare entertainment
was given. Among those who contributed with
either songs, recitailons or addresses were James
1 j. Holt Commander Suydam, OF Post 3l2; John
Moore, of Post ~; II. q. Tryon, of Post 10 De-
! pariment Of Virginia; George Waterhouse, ofPost
I 30: Henry Beaver, Of Post 70; John A. Hnnterson
] OF Post 08i A. A. Robertson. Of Post II james H.
Steward, Of Post ~, and John r. Hines of Post lO3
Delegations were present from Post lO3 3I2 as and
/ 70. On Monday evening, Dec. ~ the Post will
/ give public Campfire.
Grant Post No. o, Philadelphia, celebrated It's
/ 2lHi anniversary on Monday evening Nov z with
an entertainment In ihe Post hall An introductory